Carbon Monoxide
American Alarm Systems experts specialize in installation of carbon monoxide detectors. They are knowledgeable about where to place detectors, based on building layout and function within each room.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxicity concern in home environments. It is common inside homes and it easily goes undetected. It is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that is harmful to humans and animals alike. Exposures to low amounts over a long period can be just as dangerous as a high dose carbon monoxide exposure.
Many home environments can produce carbon monoxide. The most common producers include heating and energy devices such as gas appliances, heaters, furnaces, gas powered items and even tobacco smoke. All can be contributing to daily level of carbon monoxide exposure.
CO gas most often goes undetected, causing toxic environments and harm. Installation of Carbon monoxide detectors provide an early warning, and lets you know that levels are high. Our specialist will review and help you compare CO detection alarms, placement and safety information.
How can Carbon Monoxide occur inside my home?
Carbon monoxide in the home environments often occurs from the use of everyday heating and energy expending devices such as:
- Heaters
- Gas appliances
- Furnaces
- Cutting saws
- Poorly ventilated fireplaces
- Gas powered vehicles left on in enclosed garages
How Important is Carbon Monoxide Detection in a Home?
The proper installation of carbon monoxide detectors is important for your home and family’s safety. It keeps everyone healthy and avoids preventable accidents, injuries and hospitalization that can occur from Carbon Monoxide.
A simple mild exposure is difficult to detect, and each year countless exposures go un-diagnosed. With a detection system in your home, the unexplained symptoms can be easily determined and avoided to begin with.
The symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure can be mistaken for flu-like symptoms, which including headache, nausea and vertigo. This is what makes it extremely difficult to determine if a carbon monoxide exposure is occurring, especially when levels are low and intermittent.
Carbon monoxide exposures occurring over the long term are likely to cause disorientation as well as poor cardiovascular functions. Understanding the cause of the symptoms is important in seeking the proper treatment. Installation of the right kind of carbon monoxide detector in your home can prevent your family from a dangerous carbon monoxide gas poisoning.
